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Sleep For Better Health

Poor sleep affects both physical and mental health, contributing to stress, anxiety, and cognitive issues like memory and focus problems. This can create a cycle that worsens sleep and mood. This month, prioritize better sleep by practicing good sleep hygiene, setting a consistent routine, and seeking support if needed. 

The Connection between Sleep and Mental Health

Sleep is essential for mental health and overall well-being, making up one-quarter to one-third of our lives. Are you prioritizing quality sleep to support your emotional health? Lack of sleep can negatively impact your mood, increase stress, impair focus, and reduce resilience. Over time, it can contribute to anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline. Small changes in your daily habits can significantly improve both sleep quality and mental well-being. By enhancing your sleep hygiene, you can boost mood, focus, and resilience. 

Understand your sleep patterns and prioritize rest to protect your body and mind. Learn how sleep impacts your mental health and take an assessment to improve your sleep tonight.

Sleep and its Impact on Mental Health

Discover how insufficient sleep affects cognitive functions, emotional resilience, and overall mental well-being.

Take a Sleep Assessment

Find out how your sleep quality has been over this past month. 

Mental Health Assessment

Take this assessment to find out how you're doing in over 20 areas of mental health and emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing.

Sleep Problems and The Toll on Mental Health

Sleep problems often impact your mental and emotional well-being, caused by stress, family responsibilities, or illness. While we can't always control these disruptions, there are effective resources available to help. Programs, workshops, webinars, and self-care apps can support your journey to better sleep. 

Join a program or access your health plan benefits and get the support you need to develop good sleep hygiene.

Healthy Sleep Program

Join this 4-week program led by a Lifestyle Coach. Learn how bedtime habits and thinking patterns affect sleep, and how to change them.

  1. Tuesdays, 3/11, 12pm-1pm
  2. Tuesdays, 3/11, 5:30pm-6:30pm

Register Today!

Group Coaching for Sleep

Join Small Group Coaching and focus on improving your sleep!  It’s your chance to get the support you need for a more restful, balanced life!

  • March 13 from 12-1pm
  • March 20 from 12-1pm

Space is limited to 25 participants. Register today!

Sleep Series

In this series, you will learn how to train your brain to sleep better and form good sleep habits as well as helpful rituals to ensure you get enough rest.

Start Practicing Healthy Habits for a Stronger Mind and Body

Implementing the sleep tips you learn this month can greatly improve your sleep and boost your mental health. Healthy sleep habits are vital for both your mind and body, helping you feel more energized, focused, and balanced. Here are some simple tips to help you get the rest you deserve:

  • Stick to a Routine: Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends, to regulate your internal clock and wake up refreshed.
  • Create a Peaceful Space: Make your bedroom a calm, quiet, and comfortable environment to help your mind relax before bed.
  • Unplug: Keep screens out of the bedroom to disconnect and prepare for restful sleep.
  • Avoid: Stay away from heavy meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bed, as they can disrupt sleep and affect mood.
  • Stay Active: Regular exercise helps your body and mind relax at night, making it easier to fall and stay asleep.

Small changes to your sleep routine can have a big impact over time. Keep focusing on your sleep habits to support mental health. Explore the resources below to stay on track!

Sleep Hygiene Tips

Just like any other part of basic self-care, your sleep behavior could also benefit from hygiene. Use this helpful Sleep Hygiene Tool to support your journey.

CredibleMind

Explore CredibleMind for a curated list of strategies and resources that help support better sleep. 

SFHSS Events Calendar

Attend a webinar or workshop to learn about tools, strategies, and resources to support your sleep hygiene.

Employee Assistance Program

Your mental and emotional health can affect how well you sleep, reach out to EAP for support.

 

Additional Resources

Access Your Benefits!

Explore well-being resources and programs that can help support your journey for better sleep.

Kaiser Permanente

Explore apps like Headspace, Calm, and myStrength to help manage stress and improve sleep.

Blue Shield of California

Through Wellvolution you can access apps like Headspace Care to reduce stress and improve sleep.

Health Net CanopyCare

Access to apps like Unwind & myStrength to manage stress, anxiety and improve sleep. 

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